Indian and U.S. officials are holding high-level talks this week, aiming to finalise tariff cuts in sectors such as farm and automobiles as part of an interim deal, two government sources said, with an announcement likely later this month.

India and the U.S. are in final talks to cut tariffs on key sectors like agriculture and autos, aiming to announce an interim trade deal.

Rajesh Agrawal, the Indian Chief Negotiator, heads a meeting with U.S. officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).